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Federal Oversight of Consumer Debt Collection Continues

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Established in 2011, the CFPB protects consumers from predatory and irresponsible lenders in the financial sector. A group that includes banks, credit card companies, mortgage lenders, other financial companies, and debt collectors. Federal oversight is a win for creditors, debtors, and legitimate debt collection professionals alike.

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California Private Student Loan Collections

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Section 1788.202 prohibits a private education lender or a private education loan collector from making any written statement to a debtor in an attempt to collect a private education loan unless the private education lender or private education loan collector possesses specified information, including 18 items.

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Lender Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic Could Negatively Impact Your Credit

Titan Consulting

During the Great Recession consumers defaulted on loans in mass, bank stock prices crashed, and lenders foreclosed on 6.3 Even though 2020 is no 2009, in terms of the quality of loan portfolios and the strength of bank balance sheets, lenders quickly reverted to a defensive mode when the pandemic hit. million homes. Take Action.

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Should You File for Bankruptcy if a Strong Economy is Just Around the Corner

Titan Consulting

In many cases, you may also lose certain secured assets like homes and cars in a liquidation to pay your creditors some of what you owe. In addition to the fees you will pay to courts and your attorney, you will also incur fees for court approved financial education courses you must successfully complete to have your debts discharged.

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Saudi Credit Bureau Delivers Access To Loans For Millions with Score

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Vision, Advocacy And Education. The Saudi Credit Bureau (SIMAH) , a leader in credit bureau information management in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has administered the successful rollout and adoption of the FICO® Score by lenders in the country, enabling millions more Saudi customers to receive loans from banks.

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What Is Zombie Debt and Why Is It a Problem?

Credit Corp

This guide will teach you how to deal with debt collectors and educate you on the laws relating to outstanding debt. It may be possible to settle zombie debt with your original creditor. The original lender or collection agency fails to collect within the statute of limitations.

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What is the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debt?

Sawin & Shea

If you miss payments and default on this type of debt, the creditor can seize the asset to liquidate it and apply those proceeds to the money you owe. In some cases, the assets or secured interest is something a creditor voluntarily agrees to in a lien; in other cases, the lien may be involuntary.